Rake Over The Coals

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is an internet slang term used to describe the act of criticizing or reprimanding someone severely, often publicly. It refers to the figurative act of dragging someone over hot coals, causing them discomfort or embarrassment.

Examples:
– After John made a mistake at work, his boss publicly raked him over the coals in front of the entire team.
Emma’s tweet sparked a heated debate, and some users proceeded to rake her over the coals, attacking her ideas and character.

In summary:
– means severely criticizing or reprimanding someone.
– Example 1: John’s boss publicly criticized him for a mistake in front of everyone.
– Example 2: Emma faced severe backlash on social media for her controversial tweet.

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